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U.S. Captures Maduro and Wife in Venezuela Operation: Maduro Pleads Not Guilty

This operation follows a 2020 indictment from the Southern District of New York charging Maduro with leading the Cartel de Los Soles in drug trafficking conspiracies.

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Jan 05, 2026
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CARACAS — On January 3, U.S. forces conducted a large-scale strike in Venezuela, apprehending President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in coordination with law enforcement.

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The White House described the action as targeting Maduro, who faces narco-terrorism charges. Maduro pleaded not guilty during his arraignment.

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